Ready Or Not

Ready Or Not is a tactical shooter that stresses both CPU and GPU, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with the Intel Arc B390 produces a very specific bottleneck profile. The data shows a system where the processor has ample headroom, but the graphics solution severely limits frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to explain what the numbers reveal about this combination's capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets provides a clear picture of where this combo operates best. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate for this system. The Medium preset drops to 109 FPS average, while High sits at 99 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69 FPS. For players seeking the smoothest experience, Low at 1080p is the only preset that consistently pushes beyond the 120 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

Moving to 1440p, the data shows that no preset achieves a 60 FPS average except for Low, which hits 79 FPS. Medium averages 69 FPS, High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a balanced experience with a minimum of 58 FPS, keeping it just above the 60 FPS target most of the time, but the Low preset is the only one that provides a comfortable margin above that threshold. For visual fidelity without sacrificing playability, Medium at 1440p is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 41 FPS, which is the only setting that breaks the 40 FPS barrier. Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. None of these are ideal for a tactical shooter where precision matters, but Low at 4K is the most playable option if resolution is the priority. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding scenarios or when visual quality is prioritized over frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this pairing in Ready Or Not is 2611 out of 2947 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 11.4% of all tested systems, indicating that while the CPU is capable, the GPU drags the overall performance down significantly. The percentile ranking reflects that most other combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game, which is expected given the Arc B390's position in the GPU hierarchy.

The CPU alone ranks in the 91st percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53206 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, which scores 53469 (0.3% lower). This shows the Ryzen 9 7900X is a top-tier processor, but the GPU's 9th percentile ranking (average score of 1482) creates a massive imbalance. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% higher) and the GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% higher), are entry-level parts that are not designed for demanding modern titles. This combination is a classic case of a high-end CPU being paired with a low-end integrated-class GPU, resulting in a system that cannot fully utilize the processor's capabilities in gaming.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the primary limiting factor in this system. Its architecture, Xe3-LPG, is built on a 3 nm process and features 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs. The GPU has 12 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. However, its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's DDR5 RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This shared memory setup is reflected in its clock speeds, with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, but the bandwidth is "System Dependent," which can vary.

In Ready Or Not, the data shows that the GPU's limitations become more apparent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU manages to push frame rates from 69 FPS (Ultra) to 125 FPS (Low), but at 4K, the range drops to 23-41 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher resolutions. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile, with nearest rivals being the GT 520MX (1463) and GeForce 800M (1460). These are not gaming-capable parts by modern standards, and the B390's performance aligns with that tier. The GPU's 80 W TDP and IGP slot width suggest it is designed for low-power or integrated scenarios, not for demanding titles like Ready Or Not.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Ready Or Not?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 125, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only configuration in the data that exceeds 120 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system averages 69 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS. This is the most balanced setting for 1440p, as it stays above 60 FPS on average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile for all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile. The frame rates scale downwards with resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Ready Or Not?

A: At 4K, the best average FPS is 41 on Low settings. Medium averages 36 FPS, High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. None of these reach 60 FPS, so 4K is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: What are the nearest rival GPUs to the Intel Arc B390?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% higher), GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% higher), GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% higher), and GT 710 (1443, 2.7% higher).

Q: Does the CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz help improve FPS in this game?

A: The CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz is a high capability, but the data shows that frame rates are constrained by the GPU. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 125 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 23 FPS, suggesting the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's potential.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings ranges from 69 (Ultra) to 125 (Low). At 1440p, this range drops to 44 (Ultra) to 79 (Low). At 4K, the range further narrows to 23 (Ultra) to 41 (Low).

This scaling is not linear. For example, on Low settings, moving from 1080p (125 FPS) to 1440p (79 FPS) represents a 36.8% drop in frame rate. Moving from 1440p to 4K (41 FPS) represents a 48.1% drop. On High settings, the drops are 37.4% (from 99 to 62 FPS) and 46.8% (from 62 to 33 FPS), respectively. The severe drop at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. A CPU-bound system would show less variation across resolutions, but here, the frame rate collapses as pixel count increases, which is a hallmark of GPU saturation. The fact that even Low settings at 4K cannot reach 60 FPS confirms that the Arc B390's shared memory and low compute throughput are insufficient for this game's demands at high resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with 64 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 and a Geekbench multicore score of 19267. The CPU's percentile ranking of 91% against all processors confirms it is a high-end part.

In Ready Or Not, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, but the measured FPS does not reflect the CPU's full potential. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 125 FPS, which is a decent result, but the CPU could likely push higher if paired with a more capable GPU. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates are similar across settings (23-41 FPS), which suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at that resolution. Instead, the GPU's rendering limits dominate. The CPU's 3DMark scores, such as 12536 for max threads and 1093 for single thread, indicate it can handle complex game logic and AI, but the Arc B390's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance is simply too low to translate that into high frame rates. The CPU's role here is to ensure that the system does not introduce additional stutter or frame drops, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's deficiencies.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The exact measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 125 FPS average
• Medium: 109 FPS average, 92 FPS minimum, 125 FPS maximum
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 69 FPS average

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 79 FPS average
• Medium: 69 FPS average, 58 FPS minimum, 79 FPS maximum
• High: 62 FPS average
• Ultra: 44 FPS average

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 41 FPS average
• Medium: 36 FPS average, 30 FPS minimum, 41 FPS maximum
• High: 33 FPS average
• Ultra: 23 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs roughly 15-20% frame rate at 1080p, but the absolute differences shrink at 4K. For instance, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 56 FPS, while at 4K it is only 18 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting factor, as it cannot maintain performance headroom even on lower settings. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows that the system can experience drops (e.g., 92 FPS minimum at 1080p), which could cause noticeable stutter in a tactical shooter. The maximum FPS values align with the averages, suggesting no unusual spikes or thermal throttling, but the overall performance is firmly in the low-end GPU territory.